I think you are exactly right! I haven't seen this leather I don't think. It seems a little similar to Epsom?
Hermes patents - Interesting webpage found
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That is beyond super cool! In the spirit of that does anyone have or know of a good book that covers the history of the brand? I have been looking for one because I love knowing the story and the people behind the products. It makes me appreciate them that much more.
It's taken 5 years to find the answer, but the inventor is Frederick Vidal.
http://www.patentgenius.com/patent/D578752.html
http://www.patentgenius.com/image/D578752-2.html
Lots of other items have also been added since this thread was last posted!
Thanks for the detective work!
Hermes Nuttynut, thanks for finding and sharing this incredibly fascinating link ! I'm plunged into this with passion ! And please apologize for my mistake crediting this thread to Chestnutty instead of you in cotonblanc Martin Margiela thread, soooo sorry about this ... :shame::shame::shame:
Huhuhuhu, it seems that I'm possibly the nuttiest one, in this case... but anyway, and once again, thank you for your utmost interesting search !
Not anymore. He retired due to health issues. During his time he was the ultimate; every Christmas Eve sat at the desk near the entrance of FSH and said thank you to the customers. To me he is the personification of Hermès. Best quote I ever read from him was something to the effect that customers should not be head-to-toe Hermès, but just a touch for flair and elegance! Hermès is different to me now.
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